Excellent
#174 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 13% in state
Overland Trail Elementary
Elementary School · Blue Valley · Overland Park, KS
A Blue Valley elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6225 W. 133rd St., Overland Park, KS 66209
- Math 61% proficient (2025)
- Reading 73% proficient (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overland Trail Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Overland Trail Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,951/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,081
Median home value
$554,300
Median rent
$1,465/mo
College educated
74.6%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose School of LeawoodPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| St Michael the Archangel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Valley Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Heartland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Valley
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #19 of 35
- District spending per student
- $12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Overland Trail Elementary is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Overland Trail Elementary
Overland Trail Elementary is a public elementary school in Overland Park, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overland Trail Elementary
What grades does Overland Trail Elementary serve?
Overland Trail Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Overland Trail Elementary?
Overland Trail Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Overland Trail Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overland Trail Elementary rank in KS?
Overland Trail Elementary ranks #174 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Overland Trail Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Overland Trail Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Overland Trail Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overland Trail Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Overland Trail Elementary a charter school?
No, Overland Trail Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overland Trail Elementary a Title I school?
No, Overland Trail Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overland Trail Elementary?
18.4% of students at Overland Trail Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 591
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (913) 239-7000
- Area population (ZIP 66209)
- 20,201
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66209; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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